The complete mitochondrial genome of the Hemibagrus guttatus (Teleostei, Bagridae)

Abstract

The complete mitochondrial genome of the Hemibagrus guttatus was presented in this study. The mitochondrial genome is 16,523 bp long and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes and a control region. The gene order and composition of H. guttatus mitochondrial genome was similar to that of most other vertebrates. The nucleotide compositions of the light strand are 31.73% of A, 25.42% of C, 28.02% of T and 14.83% of G. With the exception of the NADH dehydrogenase subunit 6 (ND6) and eight tRNA genes, all other mitochondrial genes are encoded on the heavy strand.

• Bagridae
• mitochondrial genome
• Hemibagrus guttatus

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors themselves are responsible for the content and writing of the paper. This work is supported by the Special Fund for Agro-Scientific Research in Public Interest (No. 201303048), the National Infrastructure of Fishery Germplasm Resources (2008DKA30470-010).